MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
BeII City Council/Bell Community Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Public Finance Authority June 12, 2024
5:45 P.M. Closed Session
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Location: BeII Community Center, 6250 Pine Avenue, BeII CA 90201
MEETING WILL BE HELD IN -PERSON AT THE BELL COMMUNITY CENTER PUBLIC COMMENT: If you wish to make a comment on items listed on the agenda, you may attend the meeting in -person at BeII Community Center. Please complete a Request to Speak Card available in the location and wait until the mayor calls you to approach the podium. Please clearly state your name and address and proceed to make your comments.
You may also submit input electronically through a temporary public comment email established for City of Bell City Council meetings at cityclerk a(�cityofbell.orq. Your written comment must be submitted by 4pm on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Any emails received after the time indicated will not be included in the record. Written Comments will be subject to the three minute time limitation (approximately 350 words).
The meeting will be recorded and live streamed on the City's website at http://www.citvofbell.orq/?NavID=101 Mayor Saleh called the meeting to order at 5:50 p.m.
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh PRESENT: Councilmembers Flores, "Quintana,*Romero, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh.
ABSENT: None
*Councilmember Romero arrived at 5:53 p.m.
*Councilmember Quintana arrived at 6:05 p.m.
Staff Present: City Manager Michael L. Antwine, Assistant City Attorney Lona Laymon, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, Finance Director Ricky Manbahal. and Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui.
Communications from the Public on Closed Session Items
This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies only on items that are listed under Closed Session.
None.
Mayor Saleh recessed the meeting into closed session at 5:53 p.m.
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Closed Session
The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters:
a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Properties: 6400 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 7030 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
c. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 4400-4410 Gage Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
d. Potential Initiation of litigation pursuant Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One Case
e. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Employee Organization: BeII Police Officers Association (BPOA) f. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS- Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency designated representatives: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager). and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Employee Organization: Bell City Employee Association (BCEA) g. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8)
Property: 4773-4777 Gage Avenue, Bell CA 90201
Agency negotiators: Michael L. Antwine II (City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Mayor Saleh called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m.
RoII Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Arroyo, Flores, Romero, Saleh, and Quintana
PRESENT: Councilmember Flores, Romero, Quintana Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh ABSENT: None
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Staff Present: City Manager Michael Antwine, Assistant City Attorney Lona Laymon, Deputy City Engineer Rey Alfonso, Interim Public Works Director Joh Oskoui, Interim Public Works Manager Jerry Hutchinson, Community Development Director Manuel Acosta, Economic Development Specialist Martin Rodriguez, Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui, Finance Director Ricky Manbahal, Community Services Director Janine Andrade, and Accounting Manager Sheetal Talwar.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Saleh
City Attorney Report
The City Attorney will report out on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
Assistant City Attorney Lona Laymon reported out the following: Items A -G) were discussed and no reportable action was taken.
Presentations and Recognitions
a. COG Executive Director Introduction — Hector De La Torre Executive Director Hector De La Torre introduced himself and introduced City Manager Michael L. Antwine II as the new chair of the COG. Councilmember Quintana requested that the COG statistics be shared with the council.
b. Recognition of Retiree of Keith Shamp
This item was moved from the agenda.
c. Community Services Director/Department Award of Excellence Mayor Saleh read the award from CPRS. Community Services Director Janine Andrade presented council with a plaque to recognize their efforts. d. Proclamation declaring June 19, 2024 as Juneteenth Day Mayor Saleh read the proclamation.
e. Proclamation declaring June 2024 as National Flag Week Mayor Saleh read the proclamation.
f. Recognition of Bell High School Boys Baseball Team; Girls Softball Team: Girls Cheer Team; and Girl Wrestler
This item was moved to a future council meeting.
Councilmember Romero left the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
Communications from the Public
This is the time members of the public may address the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies on items that are on the agenda and on non -agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of City Council and/or its related authorities and agencies. Jas, Kathy Tieg, Maria Del Carmen, Antonio Robles, Lamberto Perez, Edwin Gonzalez (email).
Mayor and City Council Communications
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1234, this is the time and place to provide a brief report on meetings, seminars and conferences attended by the Mayor and City Councilmembers.
Councilmember Quintana made a comment.
Vice -Mayor Arroyo made a comment.
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Mayor Saleh made a comment.
City Manager Report
In this portion of the agenda, the City Manager will provide a brief report on items of interest to the City Council and/or the community.
City Manager Michale L. Antwine had nothing to report.
Public Hearing(s)
The following item has been posted as a Public Hearing as required by law. The Mayor will open the Public Hearing(s) to receive public testimony only on the item(s) listed under this section.
1. Consideration of approval of Planning Commission finding that the CEMEX Aggregate Transloading Facility Located at 5091 Rickenbacker Road in the Bell Business Center is a use customarily conducted in the open. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive the staff report and receive public input: and
2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-24 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
APPROVING PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION
REGARDING FINDING AN AGGREGATE TRANSLOADING
FACILITY TO BE A USE CUSTOMARILY CONDUCTED IN THE OPEN
Assistant City Attorney Lona Laymon recommended that this item be continued to the Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing.
Public Speakers
None
Mayor Saleh continued the public hearing to the Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting.
2. Proposition 218 Public Hearing Adopting Changes to Sewer Rates. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing pursuant to Section 6(a)(2) of Article D of the California Constitution regarding the proposed changes to the sewer rates.
2. During the Public Hearing, consider all protests against the proposed changes to the sewer rates
3. Close the Public Hearing
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4. If written protests against the proposed sewer rates are presented by a majority owners of the affected parcels of real property, comply with said Article XIII D by resolving to not impose changes to the sewer rates: and
5. If written protests against the proposed sewer rates are presented by less than a majority owners of the affected parcels of real property, take the following actions:
6. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-25 titled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING SEWER RATES."
7. Introduce Ordinance 1290, waive further reading, and read by title only:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELL ADOPTING SEWER RATES
BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024"
Interim Public Works Director John Oskoui introduced the item.
Chris Fisher, consultant from Willdan Financial provided a Powerpoint presentation.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided additional information.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing.
Public Speakers
Lamberto Perez
Sam Menn
Erik Pastora
Betty Marquez
Member of public
Ziquiel Mares Moreno
Francisco Arenas
Jas
Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing.
City Clerk Angela Bustamante stated that the city received a total of 9 written protests and that there was an absence of majority protest.
Item failed due to lack of motion.
Business Session
3. Consideration to Cancel Four Regular Scheduled Council Meetings. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council cancel the July 10, 2024, August 14, 2024, November 27, 2024, and December 25, 2024, City Council meetings.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided a report on the item.
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It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 3. as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Romero
Motion Passed.
4. Request to Set a Public Hearing on July 24, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. to Consider the Creation of Liens/Special Assessment to Collect Delinquent Rubbish Fees. (City Council) Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council schedule a Public Hearing on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. to consider the recording of liens to collect the delinquent rubbish fees against the properties listed on the final report of delinquent accounts.
Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 4, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Romero
Motion Passed.
5. Consideration of a New Agreement with California Consulting, LLC for Grant Administration Services. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve a New Agreement with California Consulting, LLC for two (2) years from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026.
Assistant to the City Manager Javier Ochiqui provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 5, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Romero
Motion Passed.
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6. Approval of Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement with Willdan Engineering for Professional Engineering Services
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between the City of Bell and Willdan Engineering with following key terms:
1. Extend the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2025, with an option to renew for an additional one-year to June 30, 2026; and
2. Maintain hourly rates at the July 1, 2020 level.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided a report on the item.
Brief discussion ensued amongst the staff and council.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 6, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Romero
Motion Passed.
7. Consideration to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Public Works Agreement between the City of Bell and Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for Traffic Signal Systems and Safety Lighting Maintenance Services. (City Council)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Public Works Agreement between the City of Bell and Crosstown Electrical & Data Inc. ("Crosstown") for Traffic Signal Systems and Safety Lighting Maintenance Services.
Interim Public Works Director John Oskoui provided a report on the item.
Councilmember Quintana requested that every contract that needs approval come before the council.
City Manager Michael L Antwine II provided additional information.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 7. as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Romero
Motion Passed
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8. Atlantic Avenue Specific Plan — Extension and Budget Increase of an Agreement with The Arroyo Group (City Council)
Recommendation: The City Council is recommended to extend the contract agreement with The Arroyo Group for an additional year and increase the contract amount by $49, 000 for added services beyond the original contract amount of $269.730 to a new contract amount of $318, 730. These additional services aim to help prepare the Atlantic Avenue Specific Plan (AASP) and the associated environmental documentation.
9. Cheli Specific Plan— Extension Agreement of The Arroyo Group Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council extend the contract with The Arroyo Group for the Specific Plan for the Cheli Area for an additional year (12 months) without increasing the contract amount.
Item No. 8 and 9 were presented and voted on together.
Community Development Director Manuel Acosta introduced the items.
Economic Development Specialist Martin Rodriguez provided a report on the items.
In regards to Item 8 Councilmember Quintana requested that the funding source for the $25.000 be changed from the general fund to the ARPA fund.
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II recommended incorporating this new scope of work including the $49,000 but to direct staff not to spend the $25,000 from the general fund and to come back with a subsequent item for budget amendment to reallocate the $25,000 from the general fund to ARPA funds.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 8-9, with City Manager's revisions. Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Romero
Motion Passed
10. Approval Of The Kaboom! Community Partner Agreement for Treder Park Playspace Grant Award
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Community Partner Agreement between KABOOM! and the City of Bell Treder Park Playspace.
Community Service Director Janine Andrade provided a report on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 10. as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
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RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Romero
Motion Passed.
11. Appointments to the Community Services Commission and Planning Commission Group. (City Council)
Recommendation: The staff is recommending the City Council:
1. Councilmember Flores, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh each nominate a member to the Planning Commission and Community Services Commission; and
2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-26 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
City Clerk Angela Bustamante provided a report on the item.
Vice -Mayor Arroyo appointed Rihan Bedier to the planning commission.
Councilmember Flores appointed Luis Mesa to the planning commission.
Mayor Saleh appointed Rodrigo Rodarte to the planning commission.
Vice -Mayor Arroyo appointed Robert Gomez to the community service commission Councilmember Flores appointed Zeinab Ferdous to the community service commission.
Mayor Saleh appointed Daisy Castillo- Aldama community service commission.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 11, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Romero
Motion Passed
12. Review and Discussion of Fiscal Year 24/25 Budget. (City Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file.
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City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided a Powerpoint presentation.
Community Service Director Janine Andrade provided additional information.
Chief of Police Carlos Islas provided additional information.
Discussion ensued amongst the staff and the council.
In regard to the Community Service's soccer program funding, Council requested staff choose the option that charges full price to non-residents at $612 and a $10 increase for residents.
Councilmember Quintana requested to increase participation to 600 participants.
Consent Calendar
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non -controversial. They are acted upon by the City Council and related authorities at one time without discussion. The reading of the full text of ordinances and resolutions will be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise.
Recommendation: Approve agenda items 13-18.
It was moved Vice Mayor Arroyo to approve agenda items 13 through 18 (Except for items no. 13,15 and 17. Councilmember Quintana pulled 13, 15, and 17). Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following voice vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo and Mayor Saleh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Romero
Motion Passed.
13. It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2024-27 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL APPROVING A FY 23/24 BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,300 FROM THE
CITY'S GENERAL FUND TO THE CITY CLERK'S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE TO PAY OUTSTANDING INVOICES
City Clerk Angela Bustamante provided information on the item.
Assistant City Attorney Lona Laymon read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 13, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ABSENT: Romero
Motion Passed
14. Consideration for Approval of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Holiday Schedule and City Hall Closure Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Holiday Schedule and Holiday Closure for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
15. Resolution Approving and Adopting Revised Salary Range and Rescinding Resolution No. 2024-01
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council read by title only, waiver further reading and adopt Resolution 2024-28 titled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL, IDENTIFYING
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS, COMPENSATION LEVELS, AND SALARY RANGES, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-01
City Manager Michael L. Antwine provided information on the item.
Assistant City Attorney Lona Laymon read the title of the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 15, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Vice -Mayor Arroyo which carried with the following roll call vote:
RoII Call: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Romero
Motion Passed
16. Receive and File the City of Bell & Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of April 2024. (City Council/Successor Agency)
17. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants of June 12, 2024. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
City Manager Michael L. Antwine II provided a report on the item. He stated there were two additional items added to the warrant report.
City Clerk Angela Bustamante read the warrant request.
It was moved by Councilmember Quintana to approve agenda item no. 17, as recommended.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Flores which carried with the following roll call vote:
Roll CaII: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Councilmembers Flores, Quintana, Vice -Mayor Arroyo, and Mayor Saleh.
NOES: None
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ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Romero
Motion Passed
18. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of May 22, 2024. (City Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency)
Pending Items — None
Next Regular Meeting, Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 10:52 p.m.
I, Angela Bustamante, City Clerk of the City of Bell, certify that the foregoing minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of Bell at a regular meeting held on July 24, 2024.
Angela Bustamante,
Ali Saleh, Mayor
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